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Doha
Liwan Design Studios and Labs, established by Qatar Museums, in collaboration with Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), has announced the opening of the Amna Mahmoud Al Jaidah Hall with the permanent exhibition titled ‘Honor the Past, to Celebrate the Future: Qatar’s Educational Vision’, on March 20 at Liwan. In addition to this exhibition opening, Liwan has announced its second edition of Liwan for Good, a community-orientated charity event during the Holy Month of Ramadan, taking place on March 20 at 9pm at Liwan Design Studios and Labs.
Curated with deep respect for the legacy of Amna Mahmoud Al Jaidah, the founder and first principal of Qatar’s inaugural girls’ school, Banat El Doha, later renamed Umm Almo’mneen Primary School, this exhibition offers a compelling narrative that showcases the remarkable journey of female education in Qatar from 1938 to 2006. It meticulously highlights the profound impact this school has had on multiple generations of women. Visitors will get the chance to immerse themselves in the achievements of the school’s alumnae and witness the captivating evolution from its origin to its metamorphosis into Liwan - an innovative hub fostering creativity since 2019. Visitors will also be able to engage with interactive displays and partake in enriching workshops designed to pay homage to the enduring legacy of female empowerment within Qatar’s educational and creative realms. This exhibition stands as a tribute to the resilience and progress of women in Qatar, honouring their invaluable contributions and paving the way for an inspiring future. It will also serve as a community space dedicated to the school’s alumnae.
This exhibition is a culmination of a project from the Exhibition Design class at VCUarts Qatar. Leading the academic and creative charge of the exhibition is Sheikha Reem Al Thani, acting deputy CEO of Exhibitions, the director of Central Exhibitions at Qatar Museums, and professor at VCUarts Qatar.
Alongside this trip down memory lane, Liwan has invited the public to attend Liwan for Good, a special charity event celebrating the Holy Month of Ramadan on March 20 at 9pm.
